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The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Statement of Support for the Nomination of Julie Su for Labor Secretary
Ms. Su’s nomination as President Biden’s first AAPI Cabinet secretary is a historic moment for our communities.
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Statement of Support of Race-Conscious Admissions
To truly root out discrimination and hate in this country, our academic institutions must represent different races and ethnicities in addition to offering curricula that explore the histories and lived experiences of communities that have often gone untold.
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Responds to False Statements about Dominic Ng, CEO of East West Bank
We condemn these comments that question the loyalty of a CEO of an American corporation and presidentially-appointed chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council.
In Community: TAAF Newsletter 5/31/2022
TAAF has pursued solutions across our strategic priority areas, achieving meaningful progress that we’re excited to highlight in this edition of our newsletter.
In Community: TAAF Newsletter 8/31/22
In the past few months, we have joined our partners to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Vincent Chin’s murder, as well as the lives of the Sikh community members we lost in the Wisconsin Oak Creek shooting 10 years ago.
In Community: TAAF Newsletter 11/3/22
We recently had the privilege of hosting over 300 AAPI leaders from across the country at our inaugural Leadership Summit in San Francisco.
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Jeremy Lin Foundation & TAAF Announce Stronger Together Collaborative in NYC Focused on AAPI Youth Solidarity & Empowerment
An initial commitment of $1,500,000 in grants will be awarded over three years to nine community-rooted AAPI youth organizations that are bridge building and coalition building with other communities of color in solidarity.
AD, Gold House, and TAAF announce official AAPI House at the Sundance Film Festival
AD, Gold House, and TAAF, in partnership with several major AAPI and multicultural partners, today announced the official AAPI House at the Sundance Film Festival.
Sunrise House Announces Programming at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
3AD, Gold House, and TAAF today unveiled major programming for Sunrise Collective, the official pan-Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) House of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to bring multicultural talent, filmmakers, and executives as well as emerging artists into shared spaces of learning, celebration, and collaboration.
TAAF Statement on the Release of WHIAANHPI Report to Promote Equity, Justice and Opportunity for AANHPI Communities
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled a national strategy to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities.
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union
Over the last two years of the Biden-Harris Administration, we have seen great economic growth. TAAF is proud of the progress we’ve made and how the U.S. has rebuilt in the aftermath of COVID.
In Community: TAAF Newsletter 3/31/22
Starting with this newsletter, we will provide regular updates about our collective work and lift up inspiring community stories.
Asian Americans in the News
Penn law dean starts process that could lead to sanctions on professor Amy Wax
The University of Pennsylvania’s law school dean Tuesday announced he would initiate a process that could lead to sanctions against long-time law professor Amy Wax for her racist comments.
New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday that will make it mandatory for K-12 schools to include Asian American and Pacific Islander history in their curriculums starting on the 2022-2023 school year.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces the Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup
Amid a national rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, Governor Hogan announced the formation of a statewide workgroup to address this rise in anti-Asian activity, prevent acts of violence, and to support victims and witnesses.
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Inside the Diverse and Growing Asian Population in the U.S.
The number of people who identify as Asian in the United States nearly tripled in the past three decades, and Asians are now the fastest-growing of the nation’s four largest racial and ethnic groups, according to recently released census numbers.
Illinois becomes first state to mandate Asian American history in public schools
A watershed moment: Illinois becomes the first state to mandate Asian American history in public schools
Discrimination against Indian Americans happens more than you might think
A new survey reveals 1 in 2 Indian Americans experienced recent discrimination, often on the basis of skin color
Combatting Hate: Key Resources in the Federal Government
Racial equity is an immediate priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. President Biden is putting equity at the center of the agenda with a whole of government approach to advance racial justice across Federal agencies, policies, and programs.
